France and the Second World War
Subtitle: Resistance, Occupation and Liberation
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2000
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 133
ISBN-13: 9780203626962
Subjects: France; Underground movements; German occupation, 1940-1945; World War, 1939-1945; History
Description: A concise introduction to a crucial and controversial period of French history. It provides a fresh insight into the events of this era of conflict exploring themes of collaboration, resistance, liberation and the wars legacy.
Notes: Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Book Cover; Title; Contents; Preface; Chronology of key events; Introduction: background and context; Occupation: French and Germans; Vichy and collaboration: from the National Revolution to Hitler's revolution; Resistance: internal and external; Liberation: freedom, hope and relief; Legacy: an era still alive; Evaluation: issues and themes; Notes; Bibliography; Index.